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Rosa's Pizza

62 Broad St NW

Atlanta, GA 30303
(404) 521-2596

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It takes a bit of courage to shout out your order from the long line that snakes back and forth in the entryway of this New York-style pizza joint. But regulars -- mostly students and office workers -- are used to the routine and will even gently prod newcomers when it's their turn to speak up. The two-slice-and-a-drink special -- a steal at $6 -- is always a good choice, as are the handmade... more

Posted by fodors on June 28, 2007

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Rosa's Italian ice treats offer a cool alternative to the coffee break.

Posted by Citysearch on April 21, 2009

Where to Sit

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Head to the back, where you'll find stairs to additional seating below the Healey building. Or, get your pizza to go and head a block over to Woodruff Park.

Posted by Citysearch on April 21, 2009

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Order a half ($35) or whole tray ($65) of lasagna and feed the whole family. Rosa's will deliver to places within walking distance of the restaurant.

Posted by Citysearch on April 21, 2009

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The preferred pizza joint for the downtown lunch crew.

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The Scene Atlanta's lunch-focused Fairlie-Poplar district draws crowds to Rosa's. The less-than-$5 meals certainly attract Georgia State students, bike messengers and business folk to the no-frills counter, but it's the authentic New York-style pizza that makes this place a lunchtime standard. Lines quickly wrap outside the small storefront and brisk pizza pushers keep things moving,... more

Posted by Erin Behan on April 21, 2009, (Edited February 24, 2005)

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Tiny place that turns out big taste! by Michelle P. at InsiderPages

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A great hidden gem downtown. While the whole pizzas aren't a bargain, you can get a slice for about $3, and that's enough for me at lunch. Authentic New York style pizzas and calzones. The restaurant itself is tiny, and the line at lunch snakes around, so be prepared!

Posted by Citysearch User on April 21, 2009, (Edited July 23, 2008)

Mama Mia !!! It's Rosa's

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1 slice of spinach, 1 slice of mushroom, and I am good to go. This is my favorite pizza in the city. I don't eat pork, but tomatoes, onions or even sun dried tomatoes all make for a pleasant pizza eating experience. Even with a crowded lunch line wrapped around the whole store and down the stairs, the ordering process is different , but finely tuned to get you in and out. Next!!! Price is cool,... more

Posted by ilovemywife on April 21, 2009, (Edited March 04, 2008)

Wasnt the best ive had

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Going to Gsu, eating down town in between classes is hard. Growing up in Long Island. I know real pizza. There pizza is good. But, When I see an employee sneeze and not wash his hands and contunue to make pizza. Makes me want to run as fast as I can from this place.

Posted by kallycoop on April 21, 2009, (Edited September 23, 2007)

Ain't Nothing Like The Real Thing! The Best In Atlanta!

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I've lived in NYC and Chicago, and never in a million years did I think pizza like this would be found in Atlanta. And boy was I wrong. I had to take my son down to GSU for registration and books, and we stopped into Rosa's. Just perfect. No frills, just a hole-in-the wall near Georgia State. But when we walked in, and smelled the pizza, I knew something good was coming our way. This is... more

Posted by atlcuisineguy on April 21, 2009, (Edited September 06, 2007)

CLOSE

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As a NY transplant and being accused of being a "Pizza Snob" I can state without hesitation that Rosa's is the closest thing you will get to NY style pizza here in Atlanta. If you know what makes a good pizza (thin crust, little sauce, lots of cheese and olive oil) then you get it. The only criticism I have with Rosa's is that they need to "tweak" the sauce a bit.

Pros

+ Pizza

Cons

- Parking

Posted by collier42 on April 21, 2009, (Edited August 29, 2007)

Very dirty store..

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Def needs a face lift. the pizzas good but I'm a clean freak. its very un-clean. Not top notch in my book.

Cons

- very dirty

Posted by ctlstaff on April 21, 2009, (Edited June 27, 2007)

Bit of NY in ATL

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Couldn't wait to try when I hear all of the reviews of best NY pizza. They are right. Night thin crispy crust a bit of saucce and nicely melted cheese, don;t need toppings. Calzone's good dough and sauce on side; used to more ricotta with the nice hint of mozarella, they reverse it but still good.

If you like the generic non-pizza of Pizza Hut go across the street, if you want excellent... more

Posted by papahawk on April 21, 2009, (Edited May 26, 2007)

GRESSY MESS

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Ok. If you like gressy oily pizza. Check this place out. Very well done crust. Great location. Staff was a bit pushey. Deffently not going to go back.

Pros

+ nothing

Cons

- go elsewhere

Posted by cappycee on April 21, 2009, (Edited April 17, 2007)

Thank you, proximity

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I have this disabling/annoying condition- you see, I absolutely love pizza, down to the very core of me (namely, my belly), but I can only enjoy certain kinds (namely, 'good' or 'very well-made'). I go to GSU, and decided to try this place out as I was walking to Aderhold for a class. So many non-New York states try to get the New York pizza right, and fail miserably (e.g. a pizza place a... more

Posted by sciporter on April 21, 2009, (Edited February 01, 2007)

Little Italy In Downtown ATL!

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Everyone knows when you go to NYC, you go to Little Italy for homestyle pizza and Mama's other favorites. When you are in DT-ATL, do yourself a favor, and get in line, at this hole-in-the wall. When you finally get inside to place your order at the counter, you will think you are in Little Italy. Just the best NYC pizza this side of the Mason-Dixon line! Crispy slices the way you like. My... more

Posted by jaymaygm on April 21, 2009, (Edited September 11, 2006)

Only good if you like New York pizza...

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Rosa's is the closet pizza to NYC pizza in Atlanta. The crust is harder, the toppings fresh, and the slices large. It's also greasy, and flavorful! I highly recommend Rosa's to anyone from the north.

Cons

- long lines

Posted by twhis on April 21, 2009, (Edited August 16, 2006)

What do these guys know?

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Just want to place a rebuttle against those guys who wrote bad reviews about Rosa's. Being from an area where a good pie means something.... Just gotta say that those bad reviews come from people who wouldn't know a good pizza if it slapped them upside the head! Rosa's is the best in Atlanta. No doubt! Any New Yorkers, Bostonion, or anyone else from the northeast who is dying for a good pizza... more

Posted by drinksforeveryone on April 21, 2009, (Edited May 25, 2006)

Nothing Special

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So I read, from the many reviews, that Rosa's is the best. So, being the pizza fanatic I am, I tried it. It was nothing great. I'm from the midwest, and we have pizza chains in our malls like Luca Pizza, Pizza di Roma, and Enzo's pizza, which are all VERY similar to Rosa; plus, they're not served to you by a hairy fat guy.
The place is very dirty, old, and could benefit from some remodeling... more

Posted by houstoib on April 21, 2009, (Edited December 13, 2005)

Grease Dough

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My co-workers LOVE Rosa's, so when I first came to work downtown, I was constantly dragged to the area to get some of the coveted pizza. At first, I went along with it - and one day I realized what the problem was - the stuff is LOADED with grease. I could put a whole stack of napkins on top of it and STILL have grease dripping off. Never attempt to order a pizza and take back to the office,... more

Posted by shixrob on April 21, 2009, (Edited July 11, 2005)

Rosa's

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The BEST in Atlanta! Those people have it together. Thanks be to God that they come down I-75 everyday to make delicious food at reasonable prices for everyone downtown Atlanta.

Jason Stephens

Posted by ebarrister on April 21, 2009, (Edited April 26, 2005)

Best Pizza Ever!

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Rosa's pizza is simply fantastic. You must get the in-store slices for the best deal (so they remain hot and crispy). Worth the often longer-than-20-person line. This stuff is pizza from heaven.

Pros

+ taste, crust, cheeeese

Cons

- , busy, n/a

Posted by captain_goodnight on April 21, 2009, (Edited November 02, 2004)

Wow!

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It is above and beyond all of the rest---Words cant describe the delicious taste of the homemade sauce and dough!!! If you have never experienced Rosa's pizza--Well, I gotta say you are missing out! I guess these Georgia people have never had the real NY thing!

Pros

+ Inexpensive, Line moves quickly, pure heaven!

Posted by sopranofan on April 21, 2009, (Edited June 08, 2004)

THANK YOU ROSA'S!!!

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I am a True Pizza lover from the North and after going from pizza place to pizza place I finally found a true New York Pizza shop. It has it all. It's a small mom and pops restaurant that provide the BEST biggest Pizzas I have found since I have been in the ATL. Dont be fooled by those large chains and fancy pizza restaurans cause they do NOT compare to Rosa's at all.

Posted by eluvg on April 21, 2009, (Edited April 22, 2003)

Pure Heaven!

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2.5 hour drive from Columbus just to eat pizza at Rosa's! Cheaper and much better than Mellow Mushroom. Far out-classes Pappa John's and other fast-food pizza joints. And they don't skip on the add-ons!

Pros

+ Style, Taste, Experience

Cons

- Parking, Seating

Posted by officer_4372 on April 21, 2009, (Edited January 01, 2003)

What do they from pizza in ATL

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You have got to be kidding--Rosa's rated lower than Pizza Hut and and Papa John's? Why don't you folks in this town just get some white bread and spread ketchup and american cheese. You guys should be knee capped. Rosa's is good stuff--great stuff for this town. There is actually texture to the crust (sorry Papa John's) and the cheese was actually mozzarella (what the hell is that stuff on... more

Posted by newjersy on April 21, 2009, (Edited December 23, 2002)

this should be #1

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Rosa's is the only authentic NYC pizza. Everything else is just Pizza Hut. This should definitely have been #1. But this is Georgia and Georgian's are voting.

Posted by blizz28 on April 21, 2009, (Edited December 05, 2002)

A Slice of Brooklyn in Fairlie Poplar

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Alot of places in Atlanta claim to have New York pizza or great pizza. But, folks, this is the real deal.

Pizza is excellent, the people behind the counter are geniune and the prices are right.

In Atlanta, you can't beat Rosa's for pizza. It should be No. 1!

Pros

+ Inexpensive, Authentic food, Best area of Downtown

Cons

- Greasy

Posted by MPG on April 21, 2009, (Edited December 04, 2002)

Best pizza in ATL

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The place is owned and run by two big gentlemen from Brooklyn. And, when you are in there, thats where you feel you are. I dare NY to top Rosa's Pizza. Far and away the best in Atlanta, possible the US.

Posted by caesarjuly on April 21, 2009, (Edited October 31, 2002)

Rosas Rocks

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I worked at Mellow Mushroom(in Tuscaloosa) so as you can imagine I am very familiar with their product and I have to say that Rosas is far better (atmosphere aside).
I dont know about some of the places that are ranked above Rosas but I can say its better than MM.

Pros

+ Friendly Service, Good Food, Cheap

Posted by jtw1976 on April 21, 2009, (Edited October 28, 2002)

A slice of NYC in the ATL

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I am a former New Yorker (Bronx) who was transported to pizza heaven when I was taken to this restaurant six years ago. The food is great , the variety is great and the price is right. I go whenever I miss home, whenever I feel like pizza, ziti, lasagna, calzones, sausage rolls, or just whenever. In fact I have eaten there so much that the staff recognize me and my kids. Although when you... more

Posted by kennicarter on April 21, 2009, (Edited August 29, 2002)

THE best pizza in town

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Rosa's is without a doubt the best pizza in town. Always a long line at lunch, but don't let it fool you. They have perfected their craft and the line always moves. Best of all is the price. $5.25 will get you two slices and a coke. I highly recommend Rosa's to anyone who is downtown at the lunch hour.

Pros

+ Great pizza, Value price, Great atmosphere

Cons

- Always busy

Posted by kjslaughter on April 21, 2009, (Edited August 05, 2002)

Rossa's is the BEST

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When I worked downtown, I ate here at least 2x a week. It's cheap and the pizza is delicious... best I've ever had. Now that I have little kids, we go over for an occasional post-Aquarium/Children's Museum lunch. Warning to moms: don't even bother to bring in a stroller during the lunch rush (which starts at 11am)... it won't fit.

Posted by jcarson827 on July 31, 2007

Really??

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Is this really number 2 in the city of Atlanta... give me a break. It is greasy by-the-slice pizza in a gross building. The tables are wobbly and you leave reeking of pizza. I go to GSU so I have eaten... more

Posted by AmandaGrace on June 25, 2007

The Perfect Pizza Joint!

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As a pizza lover, I must admit that Rosa's Pizza is an ideal place to get great food. They prepare everything "old-school" style so you likely won't have to worry about hydrogenated oils unlike other... more

Posted by Pretty_Peach on June 20, 2007

awesome

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Rosa's pizza is so delicious; it's possibly the best pizza I've ever had. The slices are really big and pretty cheap. The place is really tiny and crowded, but there's a quiet dining area downstairs.

Posted by ebyers1 on April 07, 2007

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pizza parlor for new york ex-pats... more

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Love Rosas

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I spent 4 years at nearby Georgia State University and ate many lunces at Rosas and was never disappointed. The pizza is great and comes in large slices and the calzones and stromboli are also excellent.... more

Posted by dwtraveldude on November 24, 2006

The best pizza in town!!!!!

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I love the food, these people that think these pseudo-New York pizza places are so good have no idea. They don't compare to the real thing and that is what Rosa's is. Two brothers that really are from New York and really know how to make pizza!! They capture the atmosphere and everything of a New York pizzaria, absolutely the best in Atlanta.

Posted by sdouglas1000 on September 01, 2005

Great pizza, take it from a native

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Rosa's is a great place for pizza and a favorite of locals. Just make sure you can yell out your order from a long distance if you come at lunch time :) I would highly recommend this restaurant to... more

Posted by mustangmarc on May 26, 2005

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